Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
11.5° C
3.1° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with 771 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 31st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the coming surf at Broad Cove.

You're looking at a quiet start. For the first several days, there's really not much to get excited about. The waves are small – mostly around 3 to 3 feet – and the swell is short-period, struggling to hold shape. To make matters worse, the winds are all wrong for most of the first week, coming from the south or east, putting a chop on things. You'll see a few glassy mornings, like Saturday the 25th and Tuesday the 28th, but with only waist-high or smaller waves and weak energy (combined energy at just 74 on Saturday morning), it's more of a paddle and a tan than a proper surf. The water temp is running much colder than normal for this time of year, about 53°F, so don't forget the rubber. Honestly, the first week is a write-off for any decent ride.

Things start to look up as we move toward the end of the month. The standout window arrives on Friday morning, July 31st. We've got a solid increase in swell, with the dominant swell coming from the south at about 6 feet and a period stretching to 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a proper 659 (moderate), meaning there's some real power in the water. Couple that with a light cross-offshore wind from the west-southwest, and you’re looking at clean lines peeling down the point at Broad Cove. This is your best bet of the entire outlook – a proper winter pulse, clean and rideable. The swell will hold into the afternoon at 7 feet, though the wind swings a little cross, making the morning the cleaner call. It's a point break and fairly consistent, so expect a few other souls out there with you, as crowds are often around.

After that pulse, it fades back down through the start of August. Tuesday morning, August 4th, offers another glimpse of hope with offshore northwest winds blowing into a 4-foot southerly swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 264, so it's a step down from the big day but still punchy enough for a fun morning session in clean conditions. Beyond that, it's all small, weak, and choppy again for the remainder of the second week, with only a few glassy windows on very small, weak surf.

So, to sum it up: don't rush out this week. Save your energy for Friday, July 31st, when Broad Cove should be pumping with a clean 6-foot south swell. Tuesday the 4th is the secondary shout for a cleaner, smaller session. The rest is for the kites or the dog walk.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:23PM1.46m
6:14AM1.24m
6:16PM1.49m
7:06AM1.27m
7:05PM1.53m
7:52AM1.32m
7:50PM1.58m
8:34AM1.38m
8:32PM1.62m
9:13AM1.44m
9:12PM1.65m
9:50AM1.49m
9:50PM1.66m
Low Tide
00:04AM0.45m
11:57AM0.60m
00:55AM0.41m
12:49PM0.57m
1:41AM0.36m
1:36PM0.53m
2:23AM0.30m
2:20PM0.48m
3:02AM0.25m
3:02PM0.44m
3:39AM0.22m
3:42PM0.40m
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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